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Whether you’re relaxing at home, working in your office, or riding on public transportation, you’re exposed to a wide variety of airborne particles and contaminants. While many people focus on outdoor air when they hear ‘air pollution’, you may be surprised to learn that the EPA has discovered indoor air contains 2 to 5 times and potentially as much as 100 times more contaminants than the air outdoors! Indoor air pollution has truly become one of the most serious environmental threats to your health. Yet, no government agency monitors or controls it and studies on its health effects are limited. So I ask you… Are you paying as much attention to what you’re breathing into your lungs as you are to what you’re eating and drinking? It may be just as important. Over the next few minutes, I hope to increase your awareness of what you may be inhaling. And I’d like to share with you options I’ve discovered to help you protect yourself and your loved ones from these contaminants lurking out-of-sight in indoor air, wherever you go. How Can You Tell If Your Indoor Air Is Polluted? Most contaminants aren’t visible to the naked eye, so it’s hard to tell how polluted your indoor air may be. Indoor air pollution is made up of solid and liquid particles that are suspended in your air – or particulate matter . These suspended particles can consist of dust, metals, smoke, liquid droplets, chemicals and pollen. One clue may be what you see on your air-intake vent in your home. Particulate matter can build up and form a greasy dirty film, like in the photo. Even if you can’t see it, particulate matter continually floats through the air in your room, just waiting to be captured by your intake vent or inhaled into your lungs! A telltale sign of what you may be inhaling A second clue to the quality of your indoor air might be how you feel. Do you sometimes experience any of these symptoms for no apparent reason? Itchy, watery eyes Runny nose Scratchy throat Headaches Dizziness Forgetfulness Fatigue Moodiness These can be the immediate effects of particulate matter in your indoor air. Health effects can show up soon after exposure or they can take years to manifest in much more serious ways, affecting your entire body and brain. 9 Indoor Air Contaminants That Could Be Hiding in Your Home Right Now Your mattress, drapes, carpet and cushions can contribute to indoor air pollution Over 1,500 substances may be found in the typical American home. Some can emit toxic fumes. And more chemicals are approved every year for use by manufacturers with little or no safety testing! So what types of contaminants and pollutants could be in your home right now? Formaldehyde from paint, bookshelves, cabinets, beds, plastics, cosmetics, fabrics, pillows and drapes VOCs , or volatile organic compounds, from paint, pesticides, building and hobby materials, cleaners and cabinetry Lead from old paint (simply opening an old painted window can release it into your air) Airborne bacteria and viruses from humans, pets, moist surfaces and ventilation systems Flame-retardant chemicals from furniture, carpeting and mattresses Fragrances and other chemicals from candles and cleaning and laundry supplies Mold, mildew and other pollutants from faulty plumbing and leaky foundations and roofs Dander and allergens from pets and other animals Tobacco smoke , including second- and third-hand smoke And here’s another source of indoor air pollution that you might not suspect: cooking . Roasting or frying food creates organic compound byproducts and without proper ventilation, Korean researchers have found the concentration of these dust particles can reach levels 25 times higher than what’s considered very unhealthy!” Most if not all of these substances present a significant threat to your health and your family’s health, including your pets. Some, like formaldehyde, certain VOCs and flame retardants are known or suspected carcinogens. Others can potentially harm your thyroid, IQ, memory and fertility. Beware the Potential Dangers of Room Air Fresheners Chemical air fresheners can contain hormone-disrupting phthalates A recent survey found that almost half of Americans use air fresheners at least once a week. And over a third of respondents use candles or incense to cover up smells and household odors. While a scented candle or air freshener might seem like a useful idea to disguise unwanted odors, they may be giving you something you weren’t expecting: phthalates. Phthalates are potentially harmful chemicals that have been shown to cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive issues. Not a surprise, they are especially hazardous for use around children or pregnant women. Unfortunately, phthalates aren’t just in scented products… They’re also found in children’s toys, nail polish and in perfumes. When sprayed into the air, the phthalates become airborne and may be inhaled into your lungs or absorbed through your skin. Either way, they enter your bloodstream. Why Pollutant Particle Size Matters Size matters when it comes to pollutants. Particles 10 micrometers (or microns) in diameter or smaller (like the organic compounds, mold, metals, chemicals and pollen in your indoor air) can be inhaled, penetrate tissue and lodge deep inside your lungs. From there they can enter your bloodstream and damage your heart and other organs. To appreciate how small these particles truly are, below you can see how these common particles compare to a human hair and a few grains of beach sand! (courtesy of EPA.gov): So What Can You Do? Four Solutions for Indoor Air Pollution – For Home, Work and Travel If you’re like the typical American, you spend as much as 97 percent of your time breathing indoor air, either working, sleeping, relaxing, or riding public transportation. Doesn’t it make sense to have effective ways of improving the quality of the air you breathe, wherever you are? Enjoy clear air in your home office, and anywhere you go I think so and I’m pleased to say we have found not just one, but four solutions to help protect you, no matter where you are : Whole House Air Purifier – for clearing the air of contaminants and pollutants in your home or large office space Room Air Purifier – for clearing the air of contaminants and pollutants in a single room or small office Personal Air Purifier – for clearing your personal air space of contaminants when using public transportation, working in a crowded office, or visiting waiting rooms, movie theaters and other public spaces I’ll tell you more about each option, but first let’s take a quick look at some of the innovative air-clearing technologies that make these so unique. Each air purifier uses at least one of them... 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